In 1906, Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto noticed 20% of the pea pods in his garden were responsible for 80% of the peas. Pareto expanded this principle to economics by showing that 80% of the wealth in Italy was owned by 20% of the population. Thus, the 80/20 principle was born. This principle can be applied to many things. Take business, for example — about 80% of revenues m ...

Imagine you just finished work for the day, and all you can think about is satisfying the unruly hunger that has taken over your body. You haven’t eaten since lunch, and you are ravenous. What do you do? A.) Grab the first thing in sight, and devour it until your stomach is content.B.) Snack on something gratifying (usually unhealthy) to silence the rumbling while cooking a qui ...

Sugar is a hot topic in the nutrition industry, but with so much contradicting information, it’s hard to know what’s true and what’s not. Here are some frequently asked questions about sugar and answers that will improve your understanding and help you make healthier choices. What is sugar? Sugar is a simple carbohydrate that provides your body with calories to use as energy bu ...

Are you constantly searching the internet for quick and healthy meals to make for breakfast, lunch and dinner? Look no further! We’ve compiled a few recipes from you, our Renewed You participants, and they are healthy, quick and delicious. Enjoy spicing up your weekly meals and feeling healthy doing it! Healthy Pumpkin Bars Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Overnight Oats Mediterrane ...

Do you let snack attacks get the best of you? Typically, snacking gets a bad rap because the foods most often selected are processed and unhealthy, providing little to no nutritional value. Think about the following fact: between-meal munching makes up nearly one quarter of your daily caloric intake. When reflecting on your own snack pattern, do you allow these calories to fuel ...